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Aaron Heilman has elected free agency.

The 33-year-old right-hander spent the entire 2012 season at Triple-A Round Rock, posting a 4.02 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 43/16 K/BB ratio over 47 innings of work. He'll have to accept a minor league deal with a spring training invite if he plans to continue his playing career. Tue, Nov 6, 2012 03:23:00 PM

Rangers signed RHP Aaron Heilman to a minor league contract.

Heilman was released by the Mariners over the weekend after giving up one run over four appearances this spring. The 33-year-old has been assigned to Triple-A Round Rock and will serve as relief depth. Wed, Apr 4, 2012 01:08:00 PM

Heilman was hoping to win a bullpen spot as a non-roster invitee but was unable to do so despite allowing just one run over four appearances. He'll look to catch on elsewhere. Sun, Apr 1, 2012 02:42:00 PM

Mariners signed RHP Aaron Heilman to a minor league contract.

The deal includes a spring training invite. Heilman was released by the Diamondbacks last July after posting a 6.88 ERA over 32 relief appearances and finished the year in the minors between the Pirates and Phillies organizations. The 33-year-old right-hander has a 4.93 ERA over the past four seasons, but could benefit in the pitcher-friendly environment. Tue, Jan 10, 2012 04:56:00 PM

Elvis Andrus (back) is set to resume baseball activities on Wednesday.

Said Andrus, "There's nothing to worry about." He was scratched from the lineup on Monday with a stiff lower back, but it doesn't sound major. The shortstop has been raking this spring, slashing .389/.410/.639 in 39 plate appearances.

Antoan Richardson will have surgery Friday for a herniated disk in his back.

It's unclear how long the surgery will sideline the reserve outfielder. The Rangers recently purchased Richardson's contract from Triple-A Round Rock, so he'll likely start the season on the disabled list. The news increases the chances of Delino DeShields Jr. breaking camp with the club.

After it was initially reported that Choo would not have any tests done, the Rangers had an MRI taken of his fatigued muscle after all. The results showed "nothing remarkable," the club reported, so it doesn't appear to be any long-term issue. Choo should be back on the field in the coming days.

Derek Holland (shoulder) is expected to start the Rangers' home opener on April 10 versus the Astros.

Holland is over the minor bout of shoulder soreness he dealt with earlier in camp, but the Rangers will play it safe with him and hold him back until the fifth game of the season. "There are two opening days," manager Jeff Banister said. Yovani Gallardo will get the ball on April 6.

It was a big step in his rehab from spinal fusion surgery, as it was Harrison's first time throwing off a mound since last May 13. The Rangers aren't counting on him in the early part of the season, but he's moving in the right direction.

Martin Perez (elbow) is aiming to begin throwing fastballs off a full mound next week.

Perez is currently throwing off a half-mound as he continues his recovery from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. The left-hander had the procedure last May, so he's probably not going to be ready until June.

Yu Darvish underwent successful Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Tuesday.

The surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Darvish will miss the entire 2015 season and will likely get a late start next year, as well. His absence will be tough for the Rangers to overcome.

Shawn Tolleson (forearm) threw a perfect inning in a Triple-A game on Tuesday afternoon.

Tolleson needed only seven pitches to get through the frame. He's been slowed in Rangers camp by some forearm tightness, but an MRI taken last week showed no structural damage. The 27-year-old setup man may be a go for Opening Day.

Scheppers sprained the ankle in early March and then re-aggravated it on Sunday afternoon. Opening Day is just a week away, so the right-handed reliever may have to spend some time on the disabled list.